Book One The Black Lion Old Version

friendship and love

6 days since the shy girl squad victory

Naruto really wanted to do something special for Hinata on their next date he wanted to learn how to make Hinata's favorite sweet but he had no idea how to cook it. he was embarrassed to ask he didn't have the skills to cook but he wanted to show Hinata how much he valued her how he wants to make her happy.

"Having one mate is a full-time job, are you sure you still want Ingrid as well?" Kyubi asked him.

Naruto making sure there was no one around so they wouldn't think he's crazy spoke a softly As He could.

"My resolve hasn't changed I want to make them both happy how I'm going to do it I haven't figured it out yet." Naruto said putting his arms behind his head.

"Well, at the moment, you should focus on how to make Hinata happy. You've been thinking long and hard about how to make her favorite sweets. Why not ask someone who is good at making sweets?" Kyubi suggested.

"That's not a bad idea, actually. I was thinking of that, but how? I can't cook. I mean, I can't ask Hilda; she doesn't know how to cook sweets. I certainly can't ask Claude; he certainly doesn't know how to cook cinnamon rolls." Naruto was considering potential options.

"Why not that Mercedes woman? She's Hinata's friend after all, she hangs out with her almost on a regular basis. Almost as often as she does with that Marianne woman when she's not spending time with her mate." Kyubi said referring to the Black Eagles professor.

"Come on, you don't honestly think they're that close? They've only spoken for 9 days." Naruto said he heard a chuckle.

"You've spoken to this Ingrid woman for 3 months and your feelings are close to that of the Hyuga girl. You're not fooling anyone, kit. The question is how you're going to get Hinata to agree to share you with her. I still think you should stick to Hinata; she's been loyal to you her entire life." Kyubi said, trying to discourage Naruto's course of action regarding his wanting to satisfy Hinata and Ingrid's wanting to make them both happy.

"I really can't explain it. How can she be important to me as well? It doesn't make any sense, damn it." Naruto said in frustration.

"Don't think about it at the moment. Focus on the immediate task ahead of you: learning how to make cinnamon rolls for Hinata. That should be the only thing on your mind for now. The focus on Ingrid can wait." Kyubi advised.

Naruto went to where the Blue Lions were and was hoping Mercedes was alone or wasn't with Sasuke. He was happy to know that she was with Annette and Ashe; Sasuke must be busy sparring with Felix and Dimitri. This was good because Naruto could actually ask for help without looking like an idiot in front of Sasuke.

Mercedes and Ashe noticed Naruto approaching them, along with Annette.

"Hello Naruto," said Ashe politely.

"Hey, I was wondering. I know this is strange and out of the blue, but I could use some help. I wonder if... well, well." Naruto felt like an idiot. Annette and Mercedes are Hinata's friends; how is he going to explain this one without embarrassing himself?

"I was wondering, Mercedes San, if you could help me. No, I mean..." Naruto felt like a stuttering mess.

"Are you okay, Naruto?" Mercedes asked, concerned.

"Well, I was wondering if you can help me. I mean, stupid, I mean, can you teach me how to cook a cinnamon roll, Mercedes San?" Naruto asked respectfully.

"That's not a problem, Naruto. But why do you want me to teach you? Shouldn't you be asking Hina?" Mercedes asked obviously. Naruto picked up that she was referring to Hinata by her nickname.